Archived News for Research Sector Professionals - September, 2020
The Federal Government started work on new environmental laws before the report that was meant to inform them.
'Fire Shield' seeks investors
Mining money has been used to create a high-tech fire-detection system for Australia.
Venus gas excites speculation
Researchers have discovered a tantalising hint that Venus may harbour life.
2D views from nano-scope
A new nano-microscope has allowed direct observation of the magnetic properties of 2D materials.
Rapid tests score low
An expert leading a government review has criticised rapid COVID-19 testing devices rushed onto the Australian market.
Heads roll at Rio
Rio Tinto executives are resigning after the company destroyed Aboriginal heritage sites earlier this year.
School money seems low
Public investment in Australia’s public education system is below the OECD average.
Trial pause no cause for dismay
Experts say the pause of the AstraZeneca drug trial may just be a sign that the trial system works.
Big sweep spots no aliens
A giant Australian telescope has found no signs of alien technology in a search of 10 million star systems.
Green power impact plotted
A new study warns of mining threats to biodiversity caused by renewable energy production ...
High-tech method for monitoring
Local nuclear scientists say a new approach can improve monitoring of contaminants in groundwater.
New models predict El Niño rise
Past behaviour suggests Australia will experience up to 35 per cent more El Niños, according to new projections.
Reef scaffolds eroding
The scaffolds that help hold together the world’s tropical reefs are at risk from acidification.
Unis link for global goal
A coalition of 14 global universities has secured US$12.5 million to better understand ecosystem and climate interactions.
Battery bricks could convert coal
Local researchers say their new type of thermal storage material could see coal-fired power stations run entirely fossil-fuel free.
Boats' float inverted
Scientists have managed to make a boat float upside down, underneath a layer of liquid.
Brains respond to time in space
OHS risks are not limited to Planet Earth, with new studies showing the physical effects of working in space.
AI hitting health care
Experts are wondering whether the health care world is ready for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
ARENA expands giant VPP
More than 3,000 social housing tenants will soon join in Australia’s largest virtual power plant (VPP).
Coal reliability questioned
A new report finds Queensland’s gas and coal-fired power stations have the most outages in the country.